Hold the Flag High

by Catherine Clinton

Book Overview

The true story of the first Black Medal of Freedom winner--a remarkable account of one of the most memorable battles in Civil War history.Sergeant William H. Carney was one of the few Black officers... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060504285
• ISBN13: 9780060504281
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Inspirational

This book is the story about the Massachusetts 54th Regiment during the Civil War, which was all African American. This book appears to be designed for early elementary students, but the nature of the artwork would be appealing to older students, including English language learners. This perspective story could be an excellent way to engage students to talk about the Civil War, ethnicity, bigotry, exclusion, and tough diversity issues.

A Real Flag Waver

A stirring, patriotic and yet perhaps little known story of a Civil War battle. I found it too mature for younger than 7-year olds, but with some background information it could be read to them effectively. The 2nd graders I read to were very interested but puzzled when they found the battle had been lost. They cheered up to see the actual photo of the hero and to hear the war was eventually won. Third to sixth graders will enjoy reading it for themselves and may be encouraged to seek out more Civil War history.